Program Manager – GBV Prevention and Response Project Manager (INT10146)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

The purpose of this position is to lead the delivery of the GBV Prevention and Response Program taking a participatory approach to strengthen the ecosystem which addresses GBV for at-risk groups and survivors in the donor’s geographic focus area of HoA.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Self-Awareness
• Systems Thinking
• Mutual accountability
• Demonstrated leadership in gender justice and commitment to feminist principles.
• Unwavering ethical stance and commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
• Extensive understanding of the cultural, socio-economic, and political context of the appointed region.
• Strong financial acumen to manage complex budgets effectively and transparently.
• Master’s degree in health and/or gender studies, project management, social sciences, international development, or another relevant field or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in project management, design and implementation, budget and line management, and commercial contract experience, of programmed with similar scope related to gender justice, including prior experience as a Team Leader, Chief of Party, Country Representative or similar.
• 10 years of professional experience in the development, humanitarian or peace and conflict sector, and specifically the health sector with expertise in GBV or protection preferably with L/NNGOs, INGOs. Experience with SDC is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical capacity and ability for innovation and unconventional and innovative solutions.
• Professional experience in the Horn of Africa Region, preferably in Somalia, the Somali Region of Ethiopia, and North-Eastern Kenya or in regions with comparable context.
• Complementary experiences, and skills for ensuring sustainability of the project results.
• Full fluency in English. Fluency/strong working knowledge in an additional relevant national or regional language is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in managing programmes in situations of protracted crisis.
• Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team both in-person and remotely.
• Serve as the focal point for coordination with country teams, Oxfam and the donor.
• Strong experience in fund management.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Organization of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.